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What is Diabetes Pregnancy (Gestational Diabetes)

Wednesday, December 2, 2015

Understanding Diabetes Pregnancy Gestational diabetes is a condition of a pregnant woman who had blood glucose levels are higher than normal first diagnosed during pregnancy. Only 2 to 10 percent of pregnant women with gestational diabetes. Causes of Diabetes Pregnancy By the time a woman is pregnant, changes in hormones in the body makes insulin becomes ineffective. Because insulin helps the absorption of glucose by the body's cells are not effective, consequently the amount of glucose in the blood increases.

Pregnancy Diabetes Risk Factors

• Have a history of diabetes in the family

• Being overweight before pregnancy • Never give birth to large babies (more than 4.5 kg)

• Have high blood pressure

• Never give birth defects or death Symptoms of Diabetes Pregnancy Gestational diabetes usually have no symptoms, even if no symptoms are not dangerous for pregnant women. Blood glucose levels usually return to normal after delivery.

Diabetes Care Pregnancy The purpose of gestational diabetes treatment is to lower blood glucose levels to within normal limits, and ensure the health of the unborn baby.

Treatment of gestational diabetes, among others

• Eat a healthy balanced diet recommended by the gynecologist

• Exercise regularly

• Get medical treatment including insulin if necessary Pregnancy Diabetes Prevention Gestational diabetes is detected early in pregnancy may reduce the risk of complications for the mother naupun baby.

Pregnancy check regularly Checking blood glucose early in pregnancy and at week 24 to week 28. If the mother is overweight before pregnancy, first reduce weight before pregnancy.